What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pose kept up by horse flogger (9)" mean?

The definition is "flogger". The wordplay uses a reversal. TIS (synonym="TIS") in CHASER (synonym="‘horse’") = CHASTISER; definition: "flogger" The answer is CHASTISER.

Pose kept up by horse flogger (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29026 | 14 Down | 2023-03-24 flower

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